poised
adjective
1. marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
- a gull in poised flight
- George's poised hammer
Similar word(s): balanced
2. possessing poise, having self-confidence.
- perfectly poised and sure of himself
Similar word(s): composed, collected, equanimous
Sentences with poised as an adjective:
- He stood there, poised to act, and then suddenly he drew his gun in a smooth arc.
verb
1. simple past tense and past participle of poise